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US2502476A
US2502476A US30744A US3074448A US2502476A US 2502476 A US2502476 A US 2502476A US 30744 A US30744 A US 30744A US 3074448 A US3074448 A US 3074448A US 2502476 A US2502476 A US 2502476A
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    • C23COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
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  • Patented Apr. 4, 1950 UNITED sures PATENT OFFICE PRODUCING TRANSPARENT PROTECTIVE FILMS ON ZINC OR CADMIUM Lawrence H. Ott, Pasadena, Calii'., and James T.
  • the zinc surface loses its bright luster and becomes coated with an oxidation product sometimes called white bloom.
  • the manufacturer desires to deliver his product to the consumer with a bright metallic surface.
  • the zinc coated products are usually stored in the manufacturer's or jobbers warehouse for a considerable period. In the damp atmosphere of the warehouse the coat- Even coated sheets that are stacked in contact become covered with the dull bloom in a short time.
  • compositions and a process 4 employing a chemical dip which will overcome Our invention preserves the original bright metallic luster of the metallic products and provides a basis for paint if it is desired to add such a coating to the object.
  • compositions are available as concentrates for dilution with water to produce a dip or bath capable of forming a transparent, corrosion resistant, protective film on coatings or castings of zinc and cadmium.
  • the metal surfaces treated under the foregoing conditions retain their luster with substantially complete freedom from zinc rust, and, moreover, withstand a salt spray test throughout a commercially feasible time cycle.
  • neutral salts such as zinc sulphate, ammonium sulphate or sodium sulphate are added to the formula of Example I in critical amounts to produce a concentration of the sulphate radical (S04) of about to mg./l.
  • Example II CrOa 1 gm./l HCI l m1./l ZnSOr'IHzO 0.2 to 0.4 gmL/l
  • the pH is maintained within the range indicated for Example I and the other critical treating conditions described are observed.
  • the solutions may be used as treating agents by spraying the same upon the obj ects-
  • the important results obtained are the maintenance of the luster and freedom from oxidation and without producing discoloration of the articles.
  • An aqueous solution for use in the treatment of metals selected from the group consisting of zinc and cadmium to preserve the luster thereof and reduce oxidation consisting essentially of a 1:1 ratio of an equal number of grams of chromium trioxide to an equal number of milliliters of hydrochloric acid (36 to 38%).
  • An aqueous concentrated solution for use in the treatment of metals selected from the group consisting of zinc and cadmium to preserve the luster thereof and reduce oxidation consisting essentially of a 1:1 ratio of an equal number of 3 grams of chromium trioxide to an equal number of milliliters of hydrochloric acid (36 to 38%).
  • An aqueous solution for use in the treatment of metals selected from the group consisting of zinc and cadmium to preserve the luster thereof and reduce oxidation consisting essentially of 1 gram per liter of chromium trioxide and 1 milliliter'per liter of hydrochloric acid (36 to 38%).
  • the process of treating metals selected from the group consisting of zinc and cadmium to preserve the luster thereof and reduce oxidation which comprises treating the metal with an aqueous solution consisting essentially of 1 gram per liter of chromium trioxide and one milliliter per liter of hydrochloric acid (36 to 38%), said solution having a temperature between 70 and 212 F. and the treatment of the metal being conducted for 50 to 120 seconds.

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' ing soon begins to oxidize.
the defects mentioned above.
Patented Apr. 4, 1950 UNITED sures PATENT OFFICE PRODUCING TRANSPARENT PROTECTIVE FILMS ON ZINC OR CADMIUM Lawrence H. Ott, Pasadena, Calii'., and James T.
Shewbridge,
Baltimore,
Md assignors to Rheem Manufacturing Company, New York, N. Y., a corporation of California No Drawing.
- the zinc surface loses its bright luster and becomes coated with an oxidation product sometimes called white bloom. The manufacturer desires to deliver his product to the consumer with a bright metallic surface. However, in normal distribution practices the zinc coated products are usually stored in the manufacturer's or jobbers warehouse for a considerable period. In the damp atmosphere of the warehouse the coat- Even coated sheets that are stacked in contact become covered with the dull bloom in a short time.
It has been a practice to coat mill galvanized sheets at the factory with oil to overcome the tendency to oxidize. However, this treatment is not completely satisfactory, and furthermore it must be removed before painting can be attempted. Attempts have been made to use chromic acid and mineral acid dips to inhibit corrosion. However, in most cases, the dips have been too expensive or difilcult to apply, or produce a visible colored coating which detracts from the metallic appearance.
We have devised compositions and a process 4 employing a chemical dip which will overcome Our invention preserves the original bright metallic luster of the metallic products and provides a basis for paint if it is desired to add such a coating to the object.
These compositions are available as concentrates for dilution with water to produce a dip or bath capable of forming a transparent, corrosion resistant, protective film on coatings or castings of zinc and cadmium.
We have discovered that improved results are obtained by employing a dilute aqueous solution containing chromium trioxide (CrOa) and hydrochloric acid (36 to 38%) wherein there is about a 1:1 ratio of an equal number of grams of chromium trioxide to'an equal number of milliliters of hydrochloric acid. Other critical conditions surrounding the method of treatment are a solution having a pH between about 1.75 and 2.05, an immersion period of 5 to 120 seconds, with best results at about seconds, a bath temperature between about and 212 F. with the Application June 2, 1948, Serial No. 30,744
6 Claims. (Cl. i466.21)
2 optimum at about 180 F., followed by a final rinse in hot or cold water at a temperature of about 70 to140 F.
Example 1 C103 l gm./l HCl 1 ml./l
The metal surfaces treated under the foregoing conditions retain their luster with substantially complete freedom from zinc rust, and, moreover, withstand a salt spray test throughout a commercially feasible time cycle.
Preferably, neutral salts such as zinc sulphate, ammonium sulphate or sodium sulphate are added to the formula of Example I in critical amounts to produce a concentration of the sulphate radical (S04) of about to mg./l.
Example II CrOa 1 gm./l HCI l m1./l ZnSOr'IHzO 0.2 to 0.4 gmL/l The pH is maintained within the range indicated for Example I and the other critical treating conditions described are observed.
While a preferred method of treating is to immerse the coated metal products or castings in solutions of the character described, the solutions may be used as treating agents by spraying the same upon the obj ects- The important results obtained are the maintenance of the luster and freedom from oxidation and without producing discoloration of the articles.
In referring to zinc and cadmium in the appended claims we intend to include coatings and castings of these materials as well as alloys containing an appreciable amount of the same.
This application is a continuation-in-part of our copending application, Serial No. 754,062, filed June 11, 1947, now abandoned.
We claim:
p 1. An aqueous solution for use in the treatment of metals selected from the group consisting of zinc and cadmium to preserve the luster thereof and reduce oxidation consisting essentially of a 1:1 ratio of an equal number of grams of chromium trioxide to an equal number of milliliters of hydrochloric acid (36 to 38%).
2. An aqueous concentrated solution for use in the treatment of metals selected from the group consisting of zinc and cadmium to preserve the luster thereof and reduce oxidation consisting essentially of a 1:1 ratio of an equal number of 3 grams of chromium trioxide to an equal number of milliliters of hydrochloric acid (36 to 38%).
3. An aqueous solution for use in the treatment of metals selected from the group consisting of zinc and cadmium to preserve the luster thereof and reduce oxidation consisting essentially of 1 gram per liter of chromium trioxide and 1 milliliter'per liter of hydrochloric acid (36 to 38%).
4. An aqueous solution according to claim 3 containing a neutral salt of sulphuric acid in an 10 amount to produce a concentration of the sulphate radical of 75 to 150 mg./l which will not discolor the zinc or cadmium surface.
5. The process of treating metals selected from the group consisting of zinc and cadmium to preserve the luster thereof and reduce oxidation which comprises treating the metal with an aqueous solution consisting essentially of 1 gram per liter of chromium trioxide and one milliliter per liter of hydrochloric acid (36 to 38%), said solution having a temperature between 70 and 212 F. and the treatment of the metal being conducted for 50 to 120 seconds.
6. The process according to claim 5 wherein the solution contains a neutral salt of sulphuric 4 acid in amount to produce a concentration of the sulphate radical of 75 to 150 mg./1 which will not discolor the zinc or cadmium surface.
LAWRENCE H. OTT. JAMES T. SHEWBRIDGE.
REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:
UNITED STATES PATENTS OTHER REFERENCES H. T. S. Britton, "Hydrogen Ions, published 1929. page 48, D. Van Nostrand 00., Inc., New York.

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1. AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF METALS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ZINC AND CADMIUM TO PRESERVE THE LUSTER THEREOF AND REDUCE OXIDATION CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A 1:1 RATIO OF AN EQUAL NUMBER OF GRAMS OF CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE TO AN EQUAL NUMBER OF MILLILITERS OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID (36 TO 38%).
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US2709847A (en) * 1951-05-04 1955-06-07 Bendix Aviat Corp Cadmium plated aluminum and the method of making the same
US2796361A (en) * 1953-04-15 1957-06-18 Poor & Co Method of making corrosion protected articles
US2799601A (en) * 1955-04-22 1957-07-16 Allied Res Products Inc Composition and method for coating zinc and zinc alloy sheets
US2861019A (en) * 1956-06-07 1958-11-18 Dow Chemical Co Chromate-coating magnesium and its alloys
US3039900A (en) * 1959-04-01 1962-06-19 Cornigliano Societa Per Azioni Method to form a film for protection against corrosion on sheets of galvanized steel
DE1167621B (en) * 1959-05-14 1964-04-09 Raymond Druckknopf Und Metallw Solution and process for the production of a smudge-proof, scratch-proof and moisture-proof anti-corrosion coating on zinc and cadmium surfaces
US3405014A (en) * 1964-03-10 1968-10-08 Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co Process for producing dyed chromate films on zinc and zinc alloys
US4776898A (en) * 1985-03-20 1988-10-11 Omi International Corporation Passivation

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GB275781A (en) * 1926-07-30 1927-08-18 William Herbert Hatfield Improvements in or relating to the treatment of the surfaces of stainless or rustless steels or irons
US2088429A (en) * 1936-03-10 1937-07-27 Gen Electric Bright zinc
US2186579A (en) * 1933-06-28 1940-01-09 Udylite Corp Method of brightening metals electronegative to iron
US2393663A (en) * 1943-03-22 1946-01-29 Rheem Res Products Inc Coating for cadmium and zinc
US2393665A (en) * 1944-03-27 1946-01-29 Rheem Res Products Inc Corrosion resistant metal

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GB275781A (en) * 1926-07-30 1927-08-18 William Herbert Hatfield Improvements in or relating to the treatment of the surfaces of stainless or rustless steels or irons
US2186579A (en) * 1933-06-28 1940-01-09 Udylite Corp Method of brightening metals electronegative to iron
US2088429A (en) * 1936-03-10 1937-07-27 Gen Electric Bright zinc
US2393663A (en) * 1943-03-22 1946-01-29 Rheem Res Products Inc Coating for cadmium and zinc
US2393665A (en) * 1944-03-27 1946-01-29 Rheem Res Products Inc Corrosion resistant metal

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2709847A (en) * 1951-05-04 1955-06-07 Bendix Aviat Corp Cadmium plated aluminum and the method of making the same
US2796361A (en) * 1953-04-15 1957-06-18 Poor & Co Method of making corrosion protected articles
US2799601A (en) * 1955-04-22 1957-07-16 Allied Res Products Inc Composition and method for coating zinc and zinc alloy sheets
US2861019A (en) * 1956-06-07 1958-11-18 Dow Chemical Co Chromate-coating magnesium and its alloys
US3039900A (en) * 1959-04-01 1962-06-19 Cornigliano Societa Per Azioni Method to form a film for protection against corrosion on sheets of galvanized steel
DE1167621B (en) * 1959-05-14 1964-04-09 Raymond Druckknopf Und Metallw Solution and process for the production of a smudge-proof, scratch-proof and moisture-proof anti-corrosion coating on zinc and cadmium surfaces
US3405014A (en) * 1964-03-10 1968-10-08 Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co Process for producing dyed chromate films on zinc and zinc alloys
US4776898A (en) * 1985-03-20 1988-10-11 Omi International Corporation Passivation

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